I have no magic answer for you but I would start by getting a second opinion by a surgeon who specializes in shoulders. How did you re-tear your rotator cuff?...
Thanks for that info and good wishes Trotters :)...
Thanks AngelLisa :)...
I am having shoulder surgery later this week. Any suggestions on how to avoid or manage a fibro flare caused by the surgery? Thanks....
I am having shoulder surgery later this week. Does surgery tend to flare up your LPR? If so, any suggestion on how to manage that? Thanks....
First off, I have to correct you slightly. The joint is the AC joint (Acromioclavicular joint) not the AV joint. Anyway, when I had my shoulder decompression and clean-up surgery, the AC joint was...
The hospital should have a patient advocate that you can speak to about what happened. Worth a try. If that doesn't help, you can send your letter to the agencies in your state that oversee hospitals...
Hang in there. Several years ago I had severe pain on the right side just under my last ribs. For six months they kept saying that it was my gallbladder but all the tests came back normal. So the...
I've had many steroid injections into my knee and shoulders and never had a problem with weight gain from them so was surprised to read about the ESI causing it....
I had a MRI of my lumbar spine this week that showed mild to moderate spinal stenosis at L5-S1. The doctor is recommending an ESI. I am researching that option and going through the pros and cons of...
I believe that a locking knee can be a symptom of a cartilage tear and/or arthritis. I would recommend seeing the doctor if it continues....
Shell I am sorry that you and your daughter are going through so much right now. A few years ago it was found that I had a low WBC but had no symptoms. It was found by accident while the doctor was...
I hate to rain on your parade but if you go to the Voltaren Gel website it does have warnings on there about the possibility of GI ulcers and bleeds :sad: I had thought about asking for it myself but...
Hi Sherrine. I am so glad to hear that the Curamin has helped you. I tried it a few years back but it did nothing for me but make my money disappear. It is expensive. It's kind of funny that you...
Hello Sawa. Do you have acid reflux? The reason I ask is that like others have said, anti-imflammatories can be very hard on your stomach. I have an unusual form of acid reflux called LPR. That is...
Thanks Denise for the link. I had indeed read that stress will increase reflux problems. The only thing is if someone asked me if I felt stressed I would tell them no. I don't have the things going...
Hello. I am usually on the fibro and chronic pain boards but have been having symptoms since this summer and was recently diagnosed with LPR. My question is does your reflux issues get worse when...
Loretta I am really sorry that you are going through this. My college student daughter had it last week and "graciously" shared it with me. She is better but I feel pretty low the last couple days. I...
Hi. I usually post on the chronic pain and fibro boards but have been coming here for a few months because I have been having GI issues. I haven't been formally diagnosed but have many of the...
Hi. I don't have any answers for you on this but I do seem to recall that a member on the chronic pain board was looking into this very same disease. I'm sorry but I don't remember her screen name....
I have what might seem like a totally random thought on this that has nothing to do with your pain meds. Do you have sinus/allergy problems? I have environmental allergies and thought I had it under...
Another thought that maybe be helpful is to go see a chiropractor. I was hit in the face right across the TM joint by a heavy metal door which of course brought on all sorts of TMJ symptoms. My...
I agree with you evenkeel in that I think there are lots of people out there who could benefit from chiropractic care and are missing out on a chance for improvement by not trying it. I also wanted...
I go to a chiropractor regularly for my multitude of muscular-skeletal issues, all of which make my fibro pain worse. He is the only one that has been able to help me. His hard work keeps me from...
There are tons of reasons for headaches ranging from the extreme (tumors) to the benign (caffeine withdrawal). Headaches can be related to your eyes, sinuses, muscles, blood vessels, tension and...
Hi again Lotus. I just checked on the chronic pain board and tmjpain has a current thread going. I did see that she has an e-mail account that you can use to contact her privately if you prefer....
Hello Lotus. I have no experience with ketamine but there is a HW member (tmjpain) who posts on the chronic pain board who has had them for her severe chronic headaches. I got the feeling that she...
Hi Lu2011. I have problems with my SI joint also. I see a chiropractor who adjusts it when needed. He also does a therapy similar to TENS called interferential which I much prefer. If I'm having a...
Hi Denita. I sounds like the cyst on your wrist is what they call a "Bible bump". I think that they are actually ganglion cysts but in the old days and apparently even now the remedy are to whack it...
Hi Pam. I can understand your surprise and dismay about the change of plans. A total hip replacement is a big surgery but with the arthritis issues you have in there hopefully it will resolve all the...
Hi Brad. I haven't looked up the half life, etc of Ambien but I do have to disagree with Christina a bit in that I know from personal experience that the drug can effect you way past morning. I was...
Thanks for explaining more about the nature of your knee pain. Sorry if I missed that in your other post. I am glad to hear that you have tried different therapies. I get kind of frustrated with...
Hello. I have had acupuncture in the past by a trained MD so my insurance covered it. Of course my issues are pretty tame in comparison to yours. I have fibromyalgia, chronic muscle imbalances and...
I do have foot pain but I have several structural problems with both my feet. The fibro makes it worse. As far as the cramping goes, I'm in the magnesium camp. I have had issues with leg cramps at...
If the doctor is telling you that you need to walk or things will get worse, you really need to do that. Use the crutches to control the weight bearing on that knee as long as you do put some weight...
Jenna, I'm sorry that you are still in so much pain. I have had several knee surgeries in a short period of time so I'm pretty sure that the fact that you are not walking is adding to your misery. I...
Hi BluAngel. When I read through your symptoms my first thought was the possibility of femoral acetabular impingement, also known as FAI. From what I understand it is basically a bony defect and in...
Hi Glenn. I was wondering how you and your hip are doing these days. If you feel up to it please let us know. Hoping that all is well with you. Lee...
Hi Glenn. So how's the hip feeling this week? Hope things are going very well for you. Lee...
That is wonderful news! It sounds like you had some rough moments but what a great "prize" at the outcome. Sophie is just beautiful. Enjoy and love her with all your heart. Best wishes, Lee...
Hi again Glenn. Thanks much for posting again so soon and answering my questions. It sure sounds like doing that type of surgery using a scope is the way to go. 4-6 months isn't too bad. Sure beats...
((((Dani)))) Wish I knew how to make this all better for you. Lee...
Glenn that is wonderful news! Yea for you! I sure hope that the results of the surgery are everything you hoped for. Was the surgery out-patient? How long did it take? Are you up and walking on it...
Best wishes Glenn for a hugely successful surgery and a rapid recovery!!! Lee...
Hi Glenn. I haven't had the surgery that you are talking about but have had several orthopedic arthroscopic surgeries done. From my experience you will have pain but probably nothing compared to if...
"That's about all I know which ain't Squat!" Pete you are a funny guy. Wish I had thought of that line :) Lee...
Squatting? What's that? Oh wait, I vaguely remember being able to do that many moons ago-LOL. If I had to squat down to pick something up right now, I would never be able to get back up. So I do...
Hello Kellie. I agree with Jag about that disc possibly rupturing. That could definitely make things worse. Also it is possible that you have some other problem going on in there such as bone spurs...
Laura, I am sorry that you are having so much anxiety right now on top of your pain. Fear sure is the enemy. I'm going through something similar but not related to my chronic pain. I am going to see...
Hi chatters. I don't mean to restate the obvious but you do have a lot going on- wow. I am so sorry that you are going through all that. I don't have a pain pump but I agree with Tina when she said...